Hair Hall of Fame: Steal Ryan Lochte's Look

Now that Ryan Lochte's out of the pool, carousing around London, and getting ready to consider reality television or his own fashion line, we've noticed something: When it's not sopping wet, his hair looks pretty damn good. Or "clean and sporty," as our friend, Elle Medico, the men's stylist at Paul Labrecque, puts it.

Sometimes the style feels more like a classic Caesar but, lately, it's more of what you might call a "faux-hawk." As Medico explains, "The difference between the caesar and faux-hawk is really how you style them." For either, ask your barber to go about 1 or 2 inches longer on top and to taper the sides. Also say you want it textured — that's what helps give it that slightly messy look. These snips will also make thick or curly hair look less bulky, or add volume for guys with thinner hair.

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For a more classic Caesar, run some Kiehl's Silk Groom Serum ($18) through your hair while wet, push it all forward and then let it dry naturally. For something more faux-hawkish, rub some American Crew Defining Paste ($18) into your hands and once your hair has dried, sculpt it up towards the center and slightly forward. And, if you've got an important meeting, "you can easily comb it to the side and you'll look more conservative," Medico says.

Typically, the style works for any hair type and all face shapes. It helps if you have a square jaw, but the length on top helps elongate the face. If you've got a long and narrow face already, it could stretch you out a bit, which may not be your goal. Unless, that is, you're trying to win some sort of medal.

This is part of a new series where we help you steal the best haircuts of our time.